This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ W
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About the answer
RAINBOW as a word: A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air; Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.
RAINBOW has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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